Two lots of County Roscommon properties went under the hammer at the latest Allsop auction in Dublin today. Lot 45, which comprised of Units 2, 9, 10 & 11 Westpoint Business Park, Monksland, sold for €300,000. This was within the reserve range €280,000 – €300,000. The Units are currently occupied by the Fusion Training Centre, …
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Showcasing the finest performers from the world of Classical and Traditional Music has always been one of the cornerstones on which the Boyle Arts Festival is firmly established and the 2016 Festival, which will start on July 21st, is no different. By Brendan McGee This year, audiences can look forward to some very special appearances …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Michael Creed TD to address the Seanad on the implications of Brexit for the Irish Agri-Food Industry. Speaking in the Seanad yesterday, Senator Hopkins stated that “the UK is our single biggest trading partner and that our Agri businesses will be most …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that farmers in Roscommon and Galway are set to receive €3.6 million in the final instalments of BPS payments which are being paid this week. Senator Hopkins said, “A number of farmers across Roscommon and Galway have been in contact with me in recent weeks regarding the payment …
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There was good news for holidaymakers in Roscommon and the West today following the news that leading Tour Operators Falcon and Thomson, launched the inaugural flight on their new Costa Dorada service direct from Ireland West Airport Knock. With a weekly flight every Tuesday until the 16th of August, holidaymakers throughout the West of Ireland …
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Roscommon Arts Centre has a fantastic line up of summer camps for kids aged 4+ this July and August. Whether its singing, dancing, drama or lego….they may have just the summer activity for someone you know! Picture Credit: Brian Farrell Photography Music In July mini-camps for pre-school and juniors “Singskool” rolls into town. Early Childhood …
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21 Community Nurses across HSE West and Midwest recently graduated from the HSE Community Oncology Nursing Education Programme, Galway. These nurses will now be in a position to deliver a specific range of interventions to cancer patients in the primary care setting. Ms. Terry Hanan, NCCP Nursing Development and Project Lead for the programme outlined …
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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has raised concerns about the potential threat to over 20 jobs with Bord na Mona in the midlands region as a number of lorry drivers now face redeployment. Deputy Murphy understands that in excess of 20 permanent lorry drivers who are employed by Bord na Mona in the South Roscommon, …
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The Roscommon leg of National Play Day takes place this Sunday, July 3rd, in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle from 2–6pm. The aim of National Play Day is to help increase public awareness of the importance of play in supporting children’s physical and social development. Families are encouraged to come along and enjoy the wide …
Fianna Fail Deputy Eugene Murphy has called for urgent action in a bid to address the farm income crisis. Picture Credit: Brendan Duffy Deputy Murphy was speaking following his attendance at last week’s IFA briefing of Oireachtas members on the farm income crisis which took place in Dublin. Members of the IFA’s Executive Council which …
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Independent County Councillor Tony Ward will be elected as the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council at this afternoon’s Annual Meeting. The Curraghboy based Councillor will succeed Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy Kilduff. The new Leas-Cathaoirleach will be Ballintubber based Independent Councillor Nigel Dineen, who will succeed Fianna Fáil Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice of Castlerea. It will be …
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Orla Connolly from Runnamoat National School was the runner-up in the recent Waterways Ireland “Young Journalist” Schools Competition. The Young Journalist Schools Competition was launched at the annual INTO Congress in March and was open to entries from 4th – 6th Class (and Primary 5 – Primary 7) pupils throughout Ireland. It was based around …
The Roscommon County Council Civic HQ, Áras an Chontae, won two Awards at the 2016 RIAI Irish Architecture Awards, which took place on Friday last. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea The Building, which was designed by ABK Architects, picked up the Best Public Building and Best Sustainable Building Awards. This year’s RIAI Architecture Awards received …
Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has raised concerns about the possibility of the Boyle Primary Care Centre being moved into the North Western Division. Deputy Murphy said that concerns had been raised through his constituency office that the Boyle based primary care centre may be about to come under the remit of a …
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Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for action to be take on rising insurance premiums. Speaking on the Deputy Fitzmaurice said “It is well known that insurance premiums have sky-rocketed particularly in the past 12 to 18 months placing individuals and families in even tougher financial straights. This situation is worsening and something needs …
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